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Systems Thinking

Have you ever worked hard to make a positive change happen, but it was an uphill battle? Systems thinking can help. It provides a powerful framework for reflective practice, and helps us focus on both the big picture and critical details. This strand gives early educators and caregivers tools to think deeply about their work with children and identify where small changes can lead to lasting change.

Systems Thinking in Early Childhood

Why Systems Thinking?

Every day, teachers/providers must address a variety of situations and problems. They need to consider the big picture while also identifyi...

Building Collaborative Systems

Intentional Interactions in Teaching

Research is clear: the way adults interact with children shapes young children’s brains and impacts how well children learn and develop. The packs in this strand take the best of what we know about effective interactions with children and help teachers and caregivers implement effective interactive practices in small, but meaningful, steps.

QUALITY INTERACTIONS AND COMMUNICATION

Circles of Communication

Active listening and contingent responding support the circle of communication between adult and child. By following the child’s lead and e...

Individually Appropriate Practice

Effective Assessment

To best support young children’s development, early educators and caregivers need to know each child’s unique learning needs. The packs in this strand help teachers and caregivers learn how to weave effective assessment into their everyday practice with young children.

ASSESSMENT FOR DECISION MAKING

Everyday Evidence

Assessment is the continual process of intentionally gathering, integrating, and interpreting everyday evidence to make decisions. In early...